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Easy, healthy chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce recipe! A vegan and gluten-free meal that your whole family will love.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Chickapea pasta. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Rhubarbarians!
Hiya, Rhubarbarians!
Are you feeling all the fall vibes yet? I’m definitely in warm and cozy dinner mode these days. The comfort food cravings are hitting HARD!
This healthy pasta recipe is sure to cure all those comfort food cravings! A big bowl of pasta smothered in plant based, creamy veggie sauce. Mmmmmm……
I love this roasted eggplant sauce because it’s super super easy to make. You just roast your ingredients on a sheet plan and blend them in a blender. That’s it!
One thing that I always crave in the fall is a giant bowl of pasta. Pasta is just the best thing ever, but not the best thing ever for your waistline.
Enter, CHICKAPEA PASTA! You guys, this pasta is made from chickpeas and lentils. ONLY chickpeas and lentils. Nothing artificial at all. With 27 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per serving, it’s comfort food turned super food! Huzzah!
What I love the most about Chickapea pasta is the convenience. I can make a meal for my family in no time, and not feel guilty about giving Rhubarbaby a big bowl of carbs LOL!
P.S. Did you know that they make healthy mac and cheese? TOTAL. GAME. CHANGER.
How to make pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce:
First up: roast your veggies. The veggies can just be roasted whole, including the garlic cloves. Just place on a baking sheet and pop in the oven for 45 minutes.
When the veggies are almost done, start boiling your water for the pasta. Cook according to package directions while you get the sauce ready. Remember to reserve some of the pasta water!
The veggies will need to cool until you can handle them and then peeled. This is easier than it sounds, the skin should just peel right off. Place the veggies in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce and blend until it’s all nice and creamy.
Toss together the pasta with the sauce and add all of your great toppings. Enjoy!
Notes about this vegan, gluten-free pasta with roasted eggplant sauce:
- I kept the salt to a minimum in this recipe, but you may need to add more salt if the sauce seems like it needs it.
- This recipe makes more sauce than you will probably need for 1 box of pasta. Just pour on as much as you’d like and reserve the rest for leftovers.
- Parmesan cheese is optional for a vegan meal, but really makes the dish even more flavorful!
- This roasted eggplant sauce is EGGPLANTY! You must be an eggplant lover to like this sauce LOL!
Easy, healthy chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce recipe! A vegan and gluten-free meal that your whole family will love.
- 1 8oz box Chickapea pasta spirals
- 1 medium eggplant, top cut off
- 2 large tomatoes
- 3 large garlic cloves, or 1/4 head of garlic
- 1/2 a yellow onion
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- Fresh basil, chopped walnuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese for serving.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional for easy clean up). Whole roast the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and onion on the sheet pan for 45 minutes, or until everything is nice and soft. Remove from oven and let cool until ready to handle with your hands.
When the vegetables are almost roasted, place a pot of water to boil on the stove for the pasta. Cook for 5-9 minutes or until desired tenderness. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
Peel the tomatoes, onion, and eggplant (you may need help from a knife for the eggplant), and remove the garlic cloves from their skin. Place in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the olive oil, dried basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and walnuts. Puree until smooth.
Return the pasta to the pan and add as much of the pasta sauce as you'd like to your pasta. You will probably have more sauce than you need. Stir to combine and add pasta water as needed to fully combine the sauce with the pasta.
To serve, top with fresh basil, chopped walnuts, parmesan cheese (optional), and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
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I hope you’ll give this chickpea pasta with creamy roasted eggplant sauce recipe a try! Snap a pic and give me a shout on social media #Rhubarbarians!
Trish
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Lauren Kirchmaier
This is amazing! What a beautiful presentation!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you, Lauren!
vibetribewellness
I am so curious about this eggplant sauce!! Sounds delish
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you!
Regina
This recipe looks seriously awesome! I love how the sauce is made of basically just roasted veggies. So so yummy!
arahsay19
So in love with this dish I don’t even know where to start!
Patricia Bozeman
hahahaha! Well, thank you! 🙂
yourcooktoria
Wow! That sauce really impressed me. I can’t wait to try it!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you so much!
Natasha @ saltandlavender.com
I love eggplant!! This pasta looks awesome! Chickapea is so delicious.
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks, Natasha! I’m totally hooked on Chickapea now. 🙂
Erin @ The Almond Eater
This is a genius recipe concept, Trish!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you, Erin!
MIchelle
Adore this sauce! It’s like baba ganoush on pasta — so comforting! And adore the protein Chickapea brings to the dish.
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Michelle! Baba ganoush was a big inspiration for this, actually! 🙂
Regina
What a fantastic dish!! I love roasted veggies, and veggie based sauces. But I’ve never tried either with eggplant. Looks so good – can’t wait to make
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Regina! The eggplant makes it nice and creamy. 🙂
She Likes Food
I’m obsessed with this roasted veggie sauce!! Such a great idea! This looks totally delicious!
Patricia Bozeman
Oh thank you! The sauce is awesome!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
You cant see me over here but I am SLOW CLAPPING this awesome recipe!!!!
Patricia Bozeman
HAHAHAHAHA! I’m bowing and saying thank you. 🙂
Sarah
We absolutely LOVE anything with eggplant! We definitely need to try this sauce!
Patricia Bozeman
If you love eggplant, you will love this! Come back and let me know how it goes! 🙂
marcie
I’m always craving a big comforting bowl of Chickapea Pasta and that roasted eggplant sauce sounds perfect!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks, Marcie! I know, we can enjoy a whole bowl of pasta without the guilt! 🙂
killingthyme
Oh my goodness! I am so enamored with this recipe. I love finding out that a creamy sauce is actually blended veggies. I can practically taste this. And I love adding crunchy walnuts to pasta!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks, Dana! The walnuts add such a great bitter nuttiness that I love. 🙂
Kristen
Chickapea Pasta and eggplant are 2 of my favorite things! I seriously love that you’ve combined them into one amazing recipe. Yum!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you, Kristen! If you’re an eggplant lover this one is definitely for you!